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This test consists of 5 short answer questions, 10 short essay questions, and 1 (of 3) essay topics.

Short Answer Questions

1. By what date has Ned Seymour's father been executed?

2. When does Katherine receive a message that her mother is terribly ill and not likely to live many days?

3. Which of Guildford's sisters comes to take Jane to Syon House in July 1553?

4. When is Jane tried?

5. Who is the only one who has never beaten Jane?

Short Essay Questions

1. Why is Jane's mother furious when King Edward names his heir?

2. One afternoon why does Mary Sidney come for Jane?

3. What arrangement are made to have Jane and her sisters married and why?

4. What happens when Queen Mary appears to be pregnant?

5. What does Frances Grey achieve for herself and her daughters by the summer of 1554?

6. In July 1553, why does Katherine tell Jane that she and others are leaving?

7. Where is Jane moved after her father-in-law is arrested, and who attends to her?

8. How does Guilford spend time with Jane when she is at Chelsea?

9. How does Jane describe her studies?

10. Why will John Dudley and his sons be executed?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

Mary is a strong determined woman. How does Gregory reveal Mary’s character traits? What do her character traits reveal about her determination and strength? How do her determination and strength help her survive Queen Elizabeth’s machinations?

Essay Topic 2

Elizabeth attempts to discredit Katherine and Ned. How and why does Elizabeth attempt to discredit Katherine and Ned? Are her efforts to discredit them an abuse of power?

Essay Topic 3

Katherine thinks Ned is enjoying France Mewtas’s company during the queen’s birthday party. Why does Katherine think Ned is enjoying France’s company? How do appearances make Katherine jealous and cause her to doubt Ned’s feelings for her?

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